The sun goes down early, the grass has lost its color, and, as you know, the snow is just around the corner. Meaning fireplaces, hot chocolate, and evenings stuck inside with or without a COVID-19 vaccine. But it also means… Continue Reading →
From barn to barn, industry professionals talk about the latest and greatest things in equine therapy for our beloved spoiled four-legged athletes. There is heat therapy, cold therapy, magnetic therapy, and so much more. But with all these options, it… Continue Reading →
Horse gymnastics exercises are a necessary evil for any show jumper. We spend most of our time jumping gymnastics when riding at home, rather than practicing full jump courses. Every week we set up a different gymnastic and ride the horses… Continue Reading →
Horses in strenuous work or actively competing often develop muscular and soft tissue pain over a lengthened period of time. When not treated correctly, these types of repetitive exercise can produce sore muscles, swollen legs, or painful joints. Cavalor’s FreeBute… Continue Reading →
As most owners of competitive sport horses know, prescription drug therapies, in conjunction with a quality diet and supplements, are a major factor in keeping our horses feeling and performing their best. While there are many prescription medications you might… Continue Reading →
There are many reasons why your horse might need to wear leg wraps. Whether it’s to keep a wound clean, to keep swelling down during long periods of stall rest, or to support the legs after a hard workout, having… Continue Reading →
If your riding routine feels dull from mid-winter weariness, its time to pamper your pony— and yourself— with a new regimen! Whether you’re feeling tired of cold hands while riding, or your horse is becoming restless in his stall, don’t be afraid to mix things up. Trying out a different grooming tool or adding a fun distraction to your horse’s stall could bring some sunshine to both you and your equine’s winter routine!
As we reach the middle of the winter season, relentlessly cold weather can prevent us from full-body bathing and giving our horse’s coat the attention it needs. Much like human skin, horses coats become dry in the winter and need extra nourishment from shampoo and conditioner.
Behavioral issues in horses, particularly those actively competing, can be difficult to manage. Aggression, sullenness, and agitation affect your horse’s attitude and performance and can often be the result of hormonal imbalances. Whether you have a mare, gelding, or stallion that could benefit from hormonal supplementation, Perfect Products has developed Perfect Harmony EQ to help support healthy hormonal function and curtail hormone-related problem behaviors.
Keep calm and carry on… with the right calmers for your horse! Competitions and travel can be stressful for even the most stoic horses. Loud noises, weather changes, rider nerves, and other factors can distract your horse from his job, making him jumpy or nervous when you are trying to perform in the show ring.
They send hundreds of these horses through a training program to learn both flatwork and jumping skills. I had the good fortune to see how they train their 3 and 4-year-old warmbloods how to jump.
With winter (blanketing season) in full swing, many people start to worry about their horse developing uncomfortable blanket rubs. Chafing along the withers and across the chest can leave painful and unsightly rubs on your horse’s skin. This can be… Continue Reading →
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